Fragrance comparison

MCM Gold vs Parfum Sacre (2021)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

6 wins

MCM Gold

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.1527 votes

Rank #31,108 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Parfum Sacre (2021)

Caron

4.0039 votes

Rank #20,806 Warm SpicyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Gold takes 6 of 7 categories.

MCM Gold
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Parfum Sacre (2021)
Choose it for a warm spicy and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

MCM Gold6/7

Parfum Sacre (2021)1/7

Ratings & consensus: MCM Gold
Community sentiment: MCM Gold
Longevity: MCM Gold
Sillage & projection: MCM Gold
Value for money: MCM Gold
Versatility: MCM Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum Sacre (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MCM GoldMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Parfum Sacre (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerMCM GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

36%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerMCM GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMCM Gold

SillageMCM Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMCM GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

honey69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

yellow floral92%

sweet84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PassionfruitMelonTangerineCassisWatermelon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineMimosaClovesCinnamonRoseViolet

Base

HoneyLabdanumCedarMyrrhVetiverTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

MimosaCinnamonPepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesChamomileYlang-YlangCorianderJasmineBulgarian Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Mimosa and Cloves. Durations are only published for Parfum Sacre (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night56

Spring38

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerMCM GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Date 40%Work 26%Casual 23%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,806

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerParfum Sacre (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MCM Gold is a warm, fruity white floral with honeyed softness, melon freshness, mimosa, and a prominent tuberose heart. Reviewers often compare it to Givenchy Amarige, but describe MCM Gold as lighter, softer, and more watery in feel. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine 1990s florals with sweetness and presence. Samp…

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Caron Parfum Sacre (2021) revives a legendary spiced amber profile with modern clarity. You get hit by a brisk crackle of black pepper and cardamom right away. Do not rush it. Within ten minutes, warm cinnamon and powdery mimosa soften the fiery spice, wrapping around a velvety heart of clove, chamomile, and Bulgarian…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MCM Gold or Parfum Sacre (2021)?

MCM Gold takes 6 of 7 categories. MCM Gold is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes; Parfum Sacre (2021) is rated 4.00/5 from 39 votes. Choose MCM Gold for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Parfum Sacre (2021) for a warm spicy and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MCM Gold or Parfum Sacre (2021)?

MCM Gold lasts longest (MCM Gold 68/100, Parfum Sacre (2021) 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MCM Gold or Parfum Sacre (2021)?

MCM Gold projects furthest (MCM Gold 69/100, Parfum Sacre (2021) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MCM Gold and Parfum Sacre (2021) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Mimosa and Cloves.

Is MCM Gold or Parfum Sacre (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, MCM Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Parfum Sacre (2021) is the stronger pick. MCM Gold suits daytime wear; Parfum Sacre (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MCM Gold and Parfum Sacre (2021)?

MCM Gold has top notes of Passionfruit, Melon, Tangerine and Cassis, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Honey, Labdanum, Cedar and Myrrh. Parfum Sacre (2021) has top notes of Mimosa, Cinnamon, Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Cloves, Chamomile, Ylang-Ylang and Coriander, a base of Myrrh and Musk.